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20 小时之前 · Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is extremely common, especially as you age. The American Heart Association estimates almost half of all American adults have high blood pressure. They also report 13% of women and 26% of men between the ages of 20 and 34 have high blood pressure. By your mid-70s ...

1 天前 · For many parents and caregivers, navigating conversations with their child about his or her heart condition can feel overwhelming. Where to start? When to start? Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Joan Hoffman, a pediatric cardiologist, and Dr. Gabrielle Roberts, a child psychologist, offer the ...

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2024年3月4日 · About four years after the pandemic began, the days of being isolated to your home after a positive COVID test have come to an end. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially updated its guidelines, dropping the five-day isolation period after a positive COVID test, stating you don’t need to isolate at all – in most cases. This change stems from low COVID hospital admission ...

2024年11月26日 · The arrival of colder weather also means the arrival of many respiratory virus cases. But why does this happen? An expert shares several factors that come into play.

2024年10月30日 · It has been a decade since the American Stroke Association last released stroke prevention guidelines, so it’s not a surprise there are quite a few updates in its recently released recommendations. “The new stroke guidelines reflect the latest research in stroke prevention,” explains Dr. Timothy Mikesell, a neurologist at Advocate Health Care.

2024年12月2日 · Earlier this year, the U.S. fell off the top 20 list of the “world’s happiest countries.” A decrease in happiness among young people played a significant role in these findings, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report.This report coincided with an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) study indicating the rising use …

2024年1月17日 · Changing the way you eat can change your life for good. Adopting healthier eating habits can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of coronary artery disease.. Making healthy swaps, like having low-calorie, fiber-rich apple slices instead of potato chips with your sandwich, can also help you manage diabetes and blood pressure – two conditions that can increase your risk of heart ...

2025年1月6日 · It’s a part of daily wellness in China, but it’s not as well known in the U.S. – it’s Qigong. Qigong (pronounced “chee gong”) is an ancient Chinese medicine practice used to promote health and well-being for more than 5,000 years.